How did you get involved in with the MMRF?

I started my Janssen Oncology marketing career in a Patient Experience role, where I had the lucky opportunity to partner with amazing organizations such as the MMRF to help get patients connected to critical information and support as they fight.

What do you want people to know about multiple myeloma?

That there has been a ton of progress made in this disease, thanks in large part to partnerships in the multiple myeloma community, such as the one we are exhibiting with Road to Victories. If we all continue to work together to spread awareness and help those who are impacted to get the best possible treatments, we can make even greater strides in the future.

Why is participating in the MMRF Road to Victories ride important to you?

I’m passionate about participating in the MMRF Road to Victories on behalf of the patients and their families who we have had the chance to meet over the years and also for those patients who we haven’t had a chance to meet but need access to the right support, education, and community to fight on.

What are you looking most forward to/excited about in regard to the ride?

I’m most excited to get out there with the other riders and connect with more patients/advocates/caregivers. Within the Road to Victories framework, we all have the exact same goal of finding better futures for those impacted. Being able to come together, fundraise, and bike our way through ups and downs (literally) is a really symbolic token of exactly that.

What does your training regimen for this event look like? 

Lots of Peloton rides, spending time cycling with my Dad who can still kick my butt, and I am getting really good at the eating/fueling up part of training : )

Who/what inspires you? 

The multiple myeloma patients and care partners dealing with this disease day in and day out. They are the fuel to our fire and keep us motivated to continue to fight for a cure. Beyond that, the spirit of the MMRF and its entire team putting this together. Finally, everyone over at Janssen Oncology who truly works tirelessly everyday to be a part of a community that is helping to reimagine care so that patients can redefine living.

Have you participated in previous MMRF events? If so, which/when?

I have participated in past MMRF events, but none of them have been this uphill!